GERING, Neb. — Adrian Smith filed for re-election Tuesday to represent Nebraska’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House, pledging to continue his work on tax policy, agriculture and trade while supporting a Republican majority in Congress.

Smith said he is seeking another term to advance conservative priorities and back President Donald Trump’s agenda, including tax relief, border security and economic growth. “I humbly ask Nebraskans for their support and vote,” Smith said in a statement, adding that maintaining a Republican majority in the House is critical to enacting the president’s priorities.

Smith cited his work on tax reform, including legislation he said delivered relief to families and small businesses, and emphasized efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on job creators. He also highlighted his focus on agriculture and trade, saying Nebraska farmers and ranchers need expanded access to global markets and strong support for biofuels.

“Their livelihoods depend on fair trade and reduced red tape,” Smith said, noting his involvement in expanding market access and addressing what he described as unfair foreign trade practices.

Smith also pointed to border security as a top priority, criticizing the Biden administration’s policies and saying enforcement has improved under Trump.

In Congress, Smith serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on Trade. He also chairs the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, the Modern Agriculture Caucus and the Congressional Ag Trade Caucus. His legislative work has included efforts to authorize year-round E-15 fuel and support rural health care through telehealth and critical access hospital initiatives.

Smith, first elected in 2006, represents a district that includes 80 of Nebraska’s 93 counties. He and his wife, Andrea, live in Gering with their two children.